G4098Greekἔpesen

ἔπεσεν

to fall (literally or figuratively)

91
Total Occurrences
10
Books
0
Old Testament
91
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to descend from a higher place to a lower
  • 2to fall (either from or upon)
  • 3to fall down
  • 4to be cast down from a state of prosperity
  • 5metaphorically to fall under judgment, came under condemnation
  • 6to descend from an erect to a prostrate position

Etymology & Derivation

probably akin to g4072 through the idea of alighting

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